Account Executive, Education (Atlanta, GA)

The role

The Account Executive, Education drives new business growth by developing partnerships with K–12 schools and school districts. This role manages the full sales cycle and builds relationships with education leaders to implement phone-free learning environments.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a territory sales strategy to generate new business with K–12 schools and districts.
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
• Conduct in-person meetings, virtual presentations, phone calls, and email outreach.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals.
• Identify and respond to RFPs and competitive bid opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Develop relationships with school leaders and district stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations and product demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and pipeline activity in CRM.
• Represent Yondr at regional and national education conferences and trade shows.

Required qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional sales experience with demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Experience in outbound prospecting, cold calling, lead generation, and pipeline development.
• Ability to travel up to 60% to support customer meetings, conferences, and business development activities.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Consultative, relationship-focused approach to selling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with school administrators and executive-level decision-makers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and highly autonomous.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and standard business productivity applications.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to transport sales materials, displays, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience selling into the K–12 education market.
• Experience presenting to school boards, district leadership teams, or educational organizations.
• Familiarity with public sector purchasing processes and RFP responses.
• Previous experience representing an organization at conferences, trade shows, or industry events.
• Experience in solution-based or consultative B2B sales.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO and HDHP
• Dental and vision and ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, for a company-wide closure + 11 additional nationally recognized holidays
• 401(k) offering
• Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.

About the company

Yondr creates phone-free spaces that deepen human connection and elevate shared experiences. The company supports schools through cell phone-free programs and supports artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows.